Measles

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Measles virus
Measles virus
Virus classification
Group: Group V ((-)ssRNA) Order: Mononegavirales Family: Paramyxoviridae Genus: Morbillivirus Species: Measles virus

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Overview
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Causes
Differentiating Measles from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Chest X Ray
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Primary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
Measles On the Web
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Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
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Directions to Hospitals Treating Measles
Risk calculators and risk factors for Measles

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: Rubeola

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Coat-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Study

Case #1

Resources

• WHO.int - 'Initiative for Vaccine Research (IVR): Measles', World Health Organization (WHO)
• Measles FAQ from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States